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The Center City District (CCD) and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation (CPDC) share a common mission: to enhance the vitality of Center City Philadelphia as a thriving 24 hour downtown, and a premier place to live, work or play.

• At-a-
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  • Contact Info

    Center City District

    660 Chestnut St
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Phone: 215-440-5500   |   Fax: 215.922.7672   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    06/17/13- 08/12/13	Story Art Sister Cities Park Story Art Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 17-August 12, 2013 Every Monday, join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Free Library of Philadelphia for a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment. A new nature theme - frogs, flowers, fish and more - will be featured each week as kids discover the fun of being read to outdoors and creating their own make-and-take nature craft. Bring a blanket to sit on or enjoy the cool grass. For children ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings welcome). ...
    06/17/13- 08/12/13	Park Poets Sister Cities Park Park Poets Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 17-August 12, 2013 The world we see…nature, poetry and me. We are all connected to Mother Earth and experience the nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 8 to 12 will translate these experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and translate these experiences into poetry. Every Monday throughout the summer. FREE
    06/06/13- 09/26/13	Pairings on the Parkway Sister Cities Park Pairings on the Parkway Presented by Center City District at Sister Cities Park June 6-September 26, 2013 Join us at Sister Cities Park, 5-8 pm, on BYO Thursdays from June 6-September 26. Each Thursday, 5-8 pm, bring your own bottle of wine and Milk & Honey Café will have cheeses and other goodies for sale that will pair perfectly with your selection. Grab a seat and enjoy the light entertainment from 5:30-7:30 pm. Follow us on Twitter- @CCDParks &
    06/06/13- 08/29/13	Live Animal Encounters Sister Cities Park Live Animal Encounters Presented by Center City District and Academy of Natural Sciences at Sister Cities Park June 6-August 29, 2013 Every Thursday, enjoy a live animal encounter at Sister Cities Park with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The Academy is home to more than 100 live animals and on Thursdays this summer they're bringing them to you. Get up close with a crawly invertebrate or get radical with reptiles. This program is 20 minutes. FREE
    06/05/13- 08/28/13	Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Presented by Center City District June 5-August 28, 2013 2013 Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Take a break from your workday and put a little music into your step. Lunchtime concerts sure beat a pb&j at your desk! Join us Wednesdays this summer for our free concerts from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City. June 5 Alligator Zydeco 1515 Market Street Rain location: Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Filbert Sts. June...
    06/05/13- 08/28/13	CCD Sips Happy Hour Center City Philadelphia CCD Sips Happy Hour Presented by Center City District at Center City Philadelphia June 5-August 28, 2013 Enjoy $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-priced appetizers every Wednesday from 5-7pm June 6 – August 29. Some establishments are even offering a 15% dinner discount after 7pm. For more information about Sips, visit www.ccdsips.com. Follow us on Twitter @CCDSips for the latest CCD Sips info.
    06/04/13- 08/27/13	Nature in the Park Sister Cities Park Nature in the Park Presented by Center City District and Academy of Natural Sciences at Sister Cities Park June 4-August 27, 2013 Every Tuesday, explore nature with staff from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as they lead interactive programs exploring the many aspects of nature in Sister Cities Park. Discover the life that inhabits a garden, examine the properties of water, get buggy with bugs during this hands on nature experience. This program is designed for ages 8 and younger and is an excellent opportunity to get outside and discover the natural world in which we live. FREE
    05/07/13- 09/26/13	Music in the Park John F. Collins Park Music in the Park Presented by Center City District at John F. Collins Park May 7-September 26, 2013 Enjoy live music every Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 1:30pm at John F. Collins Park. See below for the June 2013 concert schedule. John F. Collins Park is a small quiet oasis off of busy Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia. It’s a great spot for lunch, reading, or just enjoying a beautiful day. For more information about John F. Collins Park, visit www.JohnFCollinsPark.org. June 2013...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/19/13- 08/14/13	Fit Kids! Sister Cities Park Fit Kids! Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 19-August 14, 2013 Every Wednesday, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will provide an opportunity for kids ages 3 to 6 years old to be physically active in a fun and friendly environment. Games will be age appropriate, cooperative, inclusive, and facilitated by a trained staff member. FREE
    06/19/13- 08/14/13	Children & Nature: Growing Up Green Sister Cities Park Children & Nature: Growing Up Green Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 19-August 14, 2013 Outdoor play inspires a greater connection with the outdoor world. Each week a different activity will be introduced by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff. Children, ages 3 and over are encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday throughout the summer. FREE
    06/20/13	PHS Kids Storytime Sister Cities Park PHS Kids Storytime Presented by Center City District and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Sister Cities Park June 20, 2013 Bring your youngsters, ages 2-6, for an hour of storytelling and hands-on activities, led by PHS staff.  Mark your calendars for these fun events about gardening and the natural world.  Free.
    07/11/13	PHS Kids Storytime Sister Cities Park PHS Kids Storytime Presented by Center City District and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Sister Cities Park July 11, 2013 Bring your youngsters, ages 2 to 6, for an hour of storytelling and hands-on activities, led by PHS staff. Mark your calendars for these fun events about gardening and the natural world. FREE
    08/08/13	PHS Kids Storytime Sister Cities Park PHS Kids Storytime Presented by Center City District and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Sister Cities Park August 8, 2013 Bring your youngsters, ages 2 to 6, for an hour of storytelling and hands-on activities, led by PHS staff. Mark your calendars for these fun events about gardening and the natural world. FREE

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    06/17/13- 08/12/13	Story Art Sister Cities Park Story Art Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 17-August 12, 2013 Every Monday, join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Free Library of Philadelphia for a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment. A new nature theme - frogs, flowers, fish and more - will be featured each week as kids discover the fun of being read to outdoors and creating their own make-and-take nature craft. Bring a blanket to sit on or enjoy the cool grass. For children ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings welcome). ...
    06/17/13- 08/12/13	Park Poets Sister Cities Park Park Poets Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 17-August 12, 2013 The world we see…nature, poetry and me. We are all connected to Mother Earth and experience the nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 8 to 12 will translate these experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and translate these experiences into poetry. Every Monday throughout the summer. FREE
    06/06/13- 09/26/13	Pairings on the Parkway Sister Cities Park Pairings on the Parkway Presented by Center City District at Sister Cities Park June 6-September 26, 2013 Join us at Sister Cities Park, 5-8 pm, on BYO Thursdays from June 6-September 26. Each Thursday, 5-8 pm, bring your own bottle of wine and Milk & Honey Café will have cheeses and other goodies for sale that will pair perfectly with your selection. Grab a seat and enjoy the light entertainment from 5:30-7:30 pm. Follow us on Twitter- @CCDParks &
    06/06/13- 08/29/13	Live Animal Encounters Sister Cities Park Live Animal Encounters Presented by Center City District and Academy of Natural Sciences at Sister Cities Park June 6-August 29, 2013 Every Thursday, enjoy a live animal encounter at Sister Cities Park with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The Academy is home to more than 100 live animals and on Thursdays this summer they're bringing them to you. Get up close with a crawly invertebrate or get radical with reptiles. This program is 20 minutes. FREE
    06/05/13- 08/28/13	Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Presented by Center City District June 5-August 28, 2013 2013 Center City District Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Take a break from your workday and put a little music into your step. Lunchtime concerts sure beat a pb&j at your desk! Join us Wednesdays this summer for our free concerts from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City. June 5 Alligator Zydeco 1515 Market Street Rain location: Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Filbert Sts. June...
    06/05/13- 08/28/13	CCD Sips Happy Hour Center City Philadelphia CCD Sips Happy Hour Presented by Center City District at Center City Philadelphia June 5-August 28, 2013 Enjoy $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-priced appetizers every Wednesday from 5-7pm June 6 – August 29. Some establishments are even offering a 15% dinner discount after 7pm. For more information about Sips, visit www.ccdsips.com. Follow us on Twitter @CCDSips for the latest CCD Sips info.
    06/04/13- 08/27/13	Nature in the Park Sister Cities Park Nature in the Park Presented by Center City District and Academy of Natural Sciences at Sister Cities Park June 4-August 27, 2013 Every Tuesday, explore nature with staff from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as they lead interactive programs exploring the many aspects of nature in Sister Cities Park. Discover the life that inhabits a garden, examine the properties of water, get buggy with bugs during this hands on nature experience. This program is designed for ages 8 and younger and is an excellent opportunity to get outside and discover the natural world in which we live. FREE
    05/07/13- 09/26/13	Music in the Park John F. Collins Park Music in the Park Presented by Center City District at John F. Collins Park May 7-September 26, 2013 Enjoy live music every Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 1:30pm at John F. Collins Park. See below for the June 2013 concert schedule. John F. Collins Park is a small quiet oasis off of busy Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia. It’s a great spot for lunch, reading, or just enjoying a beautiful day. For more information about John F. Collins Park, visit www.JohnFCollinsPark.org. June 2013...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/19/13- 08/14/13	Fit Kids! Sister Cities Park Fit Kids! Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 19-August 14, 2013 Every Wednesday, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will provide an opportunity for kids ages 3 to 6 years old to be physically active in a fun and friendly environment. Games will be age appropriate, cooperative, inclusive, and facilitated by a trained staff member. FREE
    06/19/13- 08/14/13	Children & Nature: Growing Up Green Sister Cities Park Children & Nature: Growing Up Green Presented by Center City District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park June 19-August 14, 2013 Outdoor play inspires a greater connection with the outdoor world. Each week a different activity will be introduced by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff. Children, ages 3 and over are encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday throughout the summer. FREE
    06/20/13	PHS Kids Storytime Sister Cities Park PHS Kids Storytime Presented by Center City District and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Sister Cities Park June 20, 2013 Bring your youngsters, ages 2-6, for an hour of storytelling and hands-on activities, led by PHS staff.  Mark your calendars for these fun events about gardening and the natural world.  Free.
    07/11/13	PHS Kids Storytime Sister Cities Park PHS Kids Storytime Presented by Center City District and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Sister Cities Park July 11, 2013 Bring your youngsters, ages 2 to 6, for an hour of storytelling and hands-on activities, led by PHS staff. Mark your calendars for these fun events about gardening and the natural world. FREE
    08/08/13	PHS Kids Storytime Sister Cities Park PHS Kids Storytime Presented by Center City District and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Sister Cities Park August 8, 2013 Bring your youngsters, ages 2 to 6, for an hour of storytelling and hands-on activities, led by PHS staff. Mark your calendars for these fun events about gardening and the natural world. FREE

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/01/13	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    05/11/13	Sister Cities Park International Festival Sister Cities Park
    04/20/13	Flea Market at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    03/11/13	Sister Cities Park International Festival Sister Cities Park
    03/10/13- 05/19/13	Soccer Shots at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    03/02/13	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    02/02/13	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    01/12/13	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    01/10/13- 03/21/13	Pairings on the Parkway Sister Cities Park
    12/15/12	Winterfest at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    12/15/12	Winterfest at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    12/01/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    11/03/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    10/06/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    09/30/12- 10/05/12	CCD Restaurant Week presented by TD Bank Center City Philadelphia
    09/23/12- 09/28/12	CCD Restaurant Week presented by TD Bank Center City Philadelphia
    09/22/12	Family Birding Day Sister Cities Park
    09/15/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    09/10/12- 10/22/12	Story Art at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    09/10/12- 09/24/12	Kids Concert Series - Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    08/29/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    08/22/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Comcast Center
    08/20/12	The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    08/15/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    08/08/12	Shakespeare in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    08/08/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Gallery at Market East
    08/06/12	The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    08/04/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    08/01/12	Lunch Time Concert in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    08/01/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Sister Cities Park
    07/27/12	Young Performers Theater Camp Dance Performance at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    07/25/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    07/23/12	The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    07/23/12- 11/02/12	Gathering Voice Philadelphia City Hall
    07/23/12- 11/02/12	Gathering Voice Market Street East
    07/18/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    07/14/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    07/14/12	Celebrate Wind & Water Sister Cities Park
    07/13/12- 08/17/12	Sister Cities Park Trees in the City Sister Cities Park
    07/12/12- 09/20/12	Family Yoga in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    07/11/12- 08/22/12	Fun, Fitness & Friends in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    07/11/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    07/09/12	The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    07/03/12- 09/11/12	Nature in the Park Sister Cities Park
    06/27/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Shops at Liberty Place
    06/26/12	Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/25/12	The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/22/12	Geocaching: An Urban Adventure in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/20/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Three Parkway Plaza
    06/19/12	Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/18/12- 06/25/12	Story Art at Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/14/12	Bannerly Love III – A Walk in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/13/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    06/12/12	Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    06/09/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    06/06/12- 08/29/12	CCD Sips Happy Hour Center City Philadelphia
    06/06/12	CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
    06/05/12	Exploring Nature in Sister Cities Park Sister Cities Park
    05/16/12	Sister Cities Rush Hour Serenade Sister Cities Park
    05/12/12	Sister Cities Park Kick Off Celebration Sister Cities Park
    05/08/12- 09/27/12	John F. Collins Park Concert Series John F. Collins Park
    05/05/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    04/14/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    03/03/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    02/04/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    01/22/12- 02/03/12	Center City District Restaurant Week Presented by TD Bank Various Locations
    01/07/12	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    12/03/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    11/05/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    10/01/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    09/17/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    09/12/11- 09/23/11	Center City District Restaurant Week presented by TD Bank Various Locations
    08/13/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    07/30/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    06/25/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    06/01/11- 08/31/11	Center City District Sips Various Locations
    04/15/11	Gallery Night Various Locations
    02/05/11	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    01/16/11- 01/28/11	Center City Restaurant Week
    10/16/10	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    06/02/10- 08/25/10	Center City Sips Various Locations
    04/17/10	KidsInCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    03/13/10	Kids In Center City Saturday Playdate Comcast Center
    06/03/09- 08/26/09	Center City Sips Center City Philadelphia